Violinist returns for postponed concert

Vermonters love their snow, but not when it causes problems, like, say, cancellation of a concert involving an internationally known violinist. Such was the case in February when the Capital City Concerts presentation of a performance by Rachel Barton Pine was postponed due to weather. The show has been rescheduled, however, and takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Pine will perform works by Beethoven, Strauss and Brahms, and will also play an Egyptian-inspired piece written for her by composer Mohammed Fairouz, who created a commissioned composition for Capital City Concerts that was presented in April. $10-$25. www.capitalcityconcerts.org.

Rare chance to hear Russian opera in Middlebury

Middlebury College has a renowned language school, so hearing a diversity of voices in town is not uncommon. But an opera sung in Russian? That doesn’t happen all that often. The Opera Company of Middlebury celebrates its 10th season with performances of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” at the Town Hall Theater. Conducted by Emmanuel Plasson, who has worked with the New York City Opera, “Eugene Onegin” will be staged at 8 p.m. Friday as well as June 6-8. There is also a performance at 2 p.m. Sunday. The cast includes Vermont soprano Suzanne Kantorski-Merrill. $50-$55. 382-9222, www.townhalltheater.org.

Shelburne exhibit showcases 'Parallels'

The Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery in Shelburne opens its exhibition featuring the works of Dick and Nancy Weis of Castleton with a reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday. The display, “Parallels,” runs through June 25. Free. 985-3848, www.fsgallery.com.

Flutes, harps and organs in Vergennes

Middlebury isn’t the only place in Addison County where the sounds of opera can be heard this weekend. The Vergennes Opera House hosts a concert featuring flute player Anne Janson with harpist Heidi Soons, both of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, and organist David Neiweem of the University of Vermont music department. The program includes works for the flute from the operas “Carmen” and “Rigoletto.” Also performing are flute player Alison Hale of Brattleboro, who plays with the Portland Symphony Orchestra of Maine, and Casey Traverse, a high-school senior from Vergennes and a student of Janson’s. Proceeds will benefit the Vergennes Opera House. $15-$18 (free for ages 18 and younger). 877-6737, www.vergennesoperahouse.org.